The Classic Children's The Little Engine That Could

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The art of literature has been passed down from generation to generation, it sparks the curiosity of the young and quells the ever-present need to be heard for the old. Literature has seen its fair share of impact on the world. Although the goal may be altruistic, some texts can be grossly misinterpreted; The little engine that could, and any Disney princess story, for example, want to instill good ideals in young children but the subliminal messages that they send can be negative. The classic children's story The Little Engine that Could is about a train climbing a steep hill, struggling, the train reassures himself by chanting “i think i can, i think i can…” though he believes in himself there is still self doubt, and by cutting that out,

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